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=Welcome to Autism in Print=

The autism spectrum has become an integral part of our society. Librarians and teachers can find help in working with autistic children using the variety of professional materials now available. Jill will offer the clinical aspects of this disease and discuss a new school district Autism Research and Training Center. Becky and Melinda will present book titles through which autistic children will see themselves as main characters within the pages of well written picture books and novels. All children may become more understanding of and empathetic with their peers who are challenged by this syndrome by reading these titles that belong in every library.

Presented by:
 * Becky Nelson, School Media Librarian/STC, Hearn Elementary School; Adjunct Faculty, School of Library & Information Science, University of Kentucky
 * Melinda Caldwell, Library Media Specialist, Northern Elementary, Scott County Schools
 * Jill Barrows, District School Psychologist, Franklin County Schools